Achiote

Achiote
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Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Division:Magnoliophyta
Class:Magnoliopsida
Order:Malvales
Family:Bixaceae
Genus:Bixa
Species:B. orellana
Binomial name
Bixa orellana
L.

Achiote, or Achiotl, (Bixa orellana) is a tree from the tropical regions of the Americas (known also by its Tupi name of urucum). It is best known as the source of annatto.

"Achiote paste" is a name for the spice mixture recado rojo.

This plant is sometimes used by the natives of Brazil to make lipstick.

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See also: Achiote